# Maryland Data Centers: Tax Boosts and Local Pushback

> Maryland's data centers spark tax revenue but face community resistance.
- Title: Maryland Data Centers: Tax Boosts and Local Pushback
- Summary: Maryland's data centers spark tax revenue but face community resistance. Maryland's data centers generate $24.5 billion in economic output during…
- Keywords: maryland, data centers, taxes, community opposition, quantum computing, water usage, noise pollution, electricity costs, pjm interconnection, frederick county, calvert county, amazon
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/maryland-data-center-faq-SA6FZOGBAVGUVOMGSAEDN7G2AM
- Author: Bria Overs
- Published: 2026-08-25T09:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maryland, data centers, taxes, community opposition, quantum computing, water usage, noise pollution, electricity costs, pjm interconnection, frederick county, calvert county, amazon
## Data Centers in Maryland
Maryland has 47 existing or planned data centers.
## County Moratoriums
Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties passed moratoriums.
## Data Center Types
Hyperscale data centers store digital information in large facilities.
## Tax Revenue Potential
Quantum Frederick project could generate $24.5 billion in economic output.
## Community Pushback
Harford County banned data centers, becoming first in state to do so.
## Water Usage Concerns
A single data center uses 18,000 gallons of water daily, equivalent to 200 homes.
## Electricity Costs
Maryland ratepayers will pay $4.3 billion for grid upgrades.
## Noise Pollution
Data centers produce constant humming sounds affecting sleep and health.
## Job Creation
Data centers create 100-200 permanent jobs after construction.
## Amazon's Proposal
Amazon proposed a data center in Calvert County with community benefits.
## Diesel Generators
Data centers use diesel generators for backup power.
## Community Impact
Some communities welcome data centers for tax revenue and jobs.
## State Response
Governor Moore established task force for data center oversight.
## What's Next
Maryland balances economic growth with community concerns.
## Key takeaway

Maryland's data centers generate $24.5 billion in economic output during construction but face local opposition over taxes, water use, and noise.